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9.10.14

Cream on Cream



Sleeveless Trench Coat Missguided // Denim Shirt Primark // Necklace Michael Kors// Bag Chanel// Black Ripped Denims ASOS// Cream Courts Primark



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Yesterday was date night and I decided to go a little different with my sleeveless trench coat.


The drama and hassle it took just to receive this item was like no other. I had also ordered this coat in black, but unfortunately Missguided delivered it to the wrong address and a investigation is now open! RANT over let me begin.

So the weather has not been at its best but this coat had to be worn no matter how hard the rain was falling outside. It has been perfectly cut and has the ability to frame the body whilst un tied and tied. I decided to pair it with some cream courts from Primark which were a bargain at only £12. As I did not want to incorporate too many colours I opted for black trouser and a iconic bag to enhance the WOW factor. My denim shirt was a little spontaneous, but helped minimise colour blocking (a look I was not going for)

I hope this look gives other a little autumn fashioninspiration 

16.8.14

Summer Transitional Beauty Products...........

 

Korres Sensitive for Oily Skin // Korres Pomegranate Tonic Lotion // L'oreal Skin Perfection Miracle Cleansing Oil // Lush Caca Marron //Lush Trichomania Solid Shampoo // real Techniques core collection 

I recently decided to change the weekly products I use on my superficial skin. First thing was a range that could hep with my sebum problematic skin. I  choose to test out the Korres facial cleanser and their  pomegranate tonic lotion (enticing I know) which is more water based then off a cream "lotion" consistency. To recieve the best results the product must be used as a duo. I will be doing a review on both products once I start to see results, which at this current moment in time I am yet to see.

The second item is the new beauty must have "cleansing oil"........as I have not found the time on a high end beauty product splurge I saw this at my local supermarket and grabbed it. As soon as I got home I was rubbing this thing on my face like there was no tomorrow, and I must say I found it ridding my face of cake much easier than expected. I would highly rate this product although I am yet to use any high end quality oils, so do not take my judgement as a valid statement as there may be a shift in quality of these cleansing oils once I have tested some other brands.

As for the last three buys: lush caca marron ,lush trichomania solid shampoo, real techniques core collection.  I am yet to test them. As I have never tested Lush products so I decided to try there organic handmade products as part of my hair regime.....oh and I've also decided to dye my hair for the first time in my life time (simple ole me I know).  The thing I am really looking forward to though is my new real techniques brushes. The marriage of these brushes and my products when they beat my face is a straight up SLAY!!! xxx





White Mist............



  



Suede Jacket H&M // Cream Dress Missguided // Cream Bag H&M // Shoes Zara //

So today was all about meeting new people. Sometimes entering a new relationship can leave you doubtful and mistified to "what comes next" well next was here, and it was the meeting of my partners best buddies and their partners in Angel.

I decided to blow dry my hair using the tension method and then add some plaits to gain a slightly wavy texture. Products used to acheive this method was my: Aphogee Curlific texturizer and my homemade coconut and olive oil shea butter mixture, I then used my afro pik to add volume.

My attire was this lovely cream dress from Missguided http://www.missguided.co.uk/catalog/product/view/_ignore_category/1/id/119697/
 and am totally in love with. I wanted a cool tone of creams so decided to pair it with my suede leather jacket (which I have had for ages) and bag/clutch for a slight boho chic look. I hope you all like xxx

22.7.14

Fresh Summer Products......

                               Left to right...... yesto Carrots // yesto Cumcumber // Essie nail varnish // BarryM // Sleek lip #4 palette // Mac Zoom lashes 


Greetings!!!! So I be been on another mini mini haul. Summer has arrived (FINALLY) and I wanted my skin to be at it's best, so I decided to purchase the yesto facial wipes winner of the Allure Best of Beauty: Natural wonders 2011. The company website states the wipes are 

•98% Natural 
•Oil-Free, non-comedognic, hypoallergenic 
•Petroleum, SLS and Paraben free 
•Cruelty-free 

Both wipes lives up to their expectations. The texture and durability of each wipe was quite amazing and I could feel the difference from your typical low end drug store facial wipe. Each stroke took an excessive amount of product, with little or no left over residue. 

The cucumber wipes however left a little a tingle all over my face once all my makeup had been removed and didn't quite have the "soothing" effect on my skin as stated in the packet. However it has not been a deterant as I am still using the product. 

Overall I would highly rate this product as an effective make-up remover and will be purchasing more.

Summer nails are alway key to any look.....during the summer there is alway a natural light that doesn't hesitate to pin point flaws and my nails were going to be ready this year. This is the year of pastels and nudes and I decided on a primary white with a slight cream undertone and a lilac to add to me collection. Both products I must state are amazing and well worth that dolla y'all. 

My sleek #4 lip palette was a unconscious but it reflected some key colours that I thought would suite my skin tone. Each base has a thick consistency and dries to a matte finish. I would recommend this products for those who are indecisive of key colour for the day or for an easy day to night make-up transformation when on the go.  

Last but not least my MAC zoom lashes massacra all I can say is for extra length. This is a must!!! It has now become a staple in my collection. It has a deep noir finish and really does "ZOOM" those lashes! Defo thumbs up from me!